National Heritage Week
As ever, Bere island Projects Group are have a full programme for National Heritage Week 2024. As well as our ‘in person’ events we also have an online guide to the heritage of St Michael’s Holy Well.
Bere Island Family Festival
The 2024 Bere island Family Festival will run from August 6th to 11th.
Holy Year Cross Mass
The annual Mass at the Holy Year Cross will take place on Saturday August 3rd at 2.00pm
CPR Training
Bere Island First Responder Group are running a free hands-only CPR course on Wednesday August 7th in the Community Centre at 10.00am and at 2.00pm. The course is open to all island residents and visitors to the island. Booking is essential by contacting Theresa on 086 1621803.
West Cork Fit Up Theatre Festival
We are delighted to be hosting the West Cork Fit Up Theatre Festival on Bere Island again this summer. Performances will take place on the following dates at the Lecture Theatre, Rerrin. Saturday 13th JulySaturday 20th JulySaturday 27th JulySaturday 3rd August All performances start at 8.00pm, doors open from 7.30pm. Tickets are €15 each.
John Walsh RIP
As a mark of respect to our friend and former colleague, John Walsh, the offices of Bere Island Projects Group will be closed on Wednesday 26th June 2024. May John Rest in Peace
Bere Island Military Heritage Festival
The 2024 Bere Island Military Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June at the Drill Hall Rerrin, and features a packed programme of speakers along with an exhibition on the island’s military heritage. Bere Island is one of the most fortified islands in Western Europe and has featured in a …
Bere Island to receive over €15000 from Cork County Council
Bere Island is set to benefit from over €15,000 of grant funding from Cork County Council under the West Cork Islands Amenity Fund. Groups on Bere Island who have been awarded funding include Bere Island Projects Group who will receive €1000 towards the Military Heritage Festival, €3000 towards resurfacing an amenity area in Rerrin Village, €1000 towards …
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All Islands Football Tournament
The All Islands Football Tournament takes place this weekend, on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May on Arramore Island, Co Donegal. Bere island Community Radio will be broadcasting live from all the matches. Matches will start at 8.30am on Saturday and the radio will be streaming live from 8.00am. Tune in on your phone or …
Bere Island Storytelling Festival
Bere Island will host a Storytelling Festival over the weekend of Saturday May 18th and Sunday May 19th which will feature storytelling sessions and oral history workshops, enabling people to document both their own and their family’s stories. The storytelling festival is organised by Bere Island Projects Group and funded by the Irish Community Archive …